Sr Manager Strategic Planning

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ICBC's Office of Strategy Management has a terrific opportunity available for an experienced leader and strategic thinker to join their team in North Vancouver. This position oversees strategy management and business planning services to support the development and execution of the corporate strategy.

Reporting to the Director, Office of Strategy Management, you will lead a team of advisors to:
•    Work with executive and senior leaders to develop the corporate strategic plan
•    Translate strategic objectives into performance metrics and actionable plans
•    Develop complex business strategies and initiatives in alignment with our corporate strategy
•    Monitor and report on strategy execution, identifying issues and risks as appropriate
•    Monitor and help develop responses to external trends that may impact our business
•    Provide strategic input into business decisions, taking a structured data-driven approach while building consensus

Position requirements:

You have a demonstrated ability for strategic thinking across a complex portfolio of work, with excellent thought­ leadership and problem-solving skills. You are motivated to continuously improve processes and to coach a high­ performing team to excel.•    Diverse experience in corporate strategy, consulting, and business transformation, with demonstrated knowledge of management consulting and strategic planning methodologies, frameworks, techniques and tools
•    5+ years of management experience
•    Ability to learn and understand ICBC's business, organization, and operating environment
•    Experience building relationships and influencing at all levels of the organization, including Executive
•    Excellent facilitation, persuasion and collaboration abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes
•    Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills and the ability to distill complex information into a compelling story
•    Results driven and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams in an environment of ambiguity, tight deadlines, and constraints, while adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the organization
•    Commitment to continuous learning and contagious curiosity
•    Knowledge of emerging developments in insurance and other industry sectors is an asset

The ideal candidate will hold either an undergraduate degree, a professional designation, an MBA and/or professional experience as a consultant.

About us: 

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.

Work arrangements defined: 

• Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. 

Our values guide how we interact with customers, internal departments, partners, and each other. They shape our decisions and create a culture where employees feel inspired and empowered to do their best work

• Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals.

• Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs.

• Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier.

• Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend ICBC to their friends and family as an excellent place to work. We value and seek to maintain an environment of Collaborative, Supportive, Straightforward, and Knowledgeable team. Come join us at one of BC’s Top Employers!

ICBC provides comprehensive benefit coverage to all eligible employees including a defined benefit pension plan and 4 weeks’ vacation, plus 3 Wellness Days per year.

• Three options available for your health and dental coverage

• Employee and Family assistance program (wellness support)

• Basic group life insurance

• Voluntary group life insurance

• Critical Illness insurance

• Sick leave plan – 100% of pay for a period of a maximum of 8 weeks

• Long term disability plan

• Pension plan – defined benefit pension plan that pays a benefit to you or your beneficiary upon termination, death, or retirement.

Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position.